20090367 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20090624

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Director
Secretary
June 24, 2009
Dr. Gregory Thorpe, Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
NC Department of Transportation
Mail Service Center 1548
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Subject: Correction to 401 Water Quality Certifications for NCDWQ Project Nos. 20060331,
20090104, 20090367, and 20090379.
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
This letter is in regards to the Individual 401 Water Quality Certifications issued for the following
projects authorizing stream and wetland impacts:
NCDWQ Project No. Date Issued TIP Project No. Condition No.
20060331 June 8, 2009 R-2606B 18
20090104 Aril 23, 2009 R-2814A and B 12
20090367 May 12, 2009 B-1037 I
20090379 May 20, 2009 R-2100B 1
The condition numbers referenced in the table above should be replaced with the following condition:
The permittee shall use /Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds/[15A NCAC 4B.0124(a)-(e)] in areas
draining to waters classified as WS-1, WS-11, ORW, HQW, or Tr (only trout waters identified by NC
Wildlife Resources Commission as wild or naturally reproducing trout waters). However, due to the size
of the project, NC DOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 413 .0124(a) regarding the maximum
amount of uncovered acres. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent
herbaceous cover shall be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities
to provide erosion control. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on
disturbed soils involving steep slopes in riparian areas, and should be secured in place with staples and
wherever possible include installation of live stakes of native trees.
Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent
groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate
seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on disturbed soils within the riparian area.
Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer and limestone
free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment of temporary groundcover within
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Ste 250. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is
prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank.
Please attach a copy of this letter with any copies of the original Water Quality Certifications and any
subsequent modifications. All other conditions written into the previous Water Quality Certifications for
these projects still apply except where superceded by this correction. If you have any questions please
contact me at 919-733-5715.
Sm ely,
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Director ,
Cc: Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Kathy Matthews, EPA (electronic only)
Gary Jordan, USFWS (electronic only)
Marella Buncick, USFWS (electronic only)
Mike Parker, ARO
Rob Ridings, CO,
Amy Euliss, WSRO
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Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Ste 250. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: wm.ncwaterquality.org
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